Before the close of B.C. 32, Octavian, by the authority of the senate, declared war nominally against Cleopatra. Antony, roused from his sleep by
Antony Chooses Cleopatra; Deserts Wife
For the next three years he surrendered himself absolutely to the will of the enchantress. To this period belong those tales of luxurious indulgence
Octavian Consolidates His Rule
Antony and Octavian renewed their professions of amity, and entered Rome together in joint ovation to celebrate the restoration of peace. They now
Livingstone Enters Loanda
Today's installment concludes Livingstone's African Discoveries,the name of our combined selection from David Livingstone and Thomas Hughes. The
Livingstone Negotiates for His Life
Next day their camp was surrounded by the nearest chief and his warriors, evidently bent on plunder.Continuing Livingstone's African
Octavian Needs Money
Fulvia, wife of Antony, was a woman of fierce passions and ambitious spirit. She had not been invited to follow her husband to the East.Continuing
Destiny at Philippi
After the first battle of Philippi it would have still been politic in Brutus to abstain from battle. The triumviral armies were in great distress,
Death Follows Caesar’s Murderers
Brutus and Cassius left Italy in the autumn of B.C. 44 and repaired to the provinces which had been allotted to them, though by Antony's influence the
Octavius Deserts Cicero and Joins Antony
By its provisions all Caesar's murderers were summoned to take their trial. Of course none of them appeared and they were condemned by